Release Notes

Alienware Update Version 4.0
Release Summary
Alienware Update is installed as a stand-alone application on consumer client supported platforms to provide updates for system
software that is released by Dell. This application is installed locally on the target systems and simplifies the BIOS, firmware, driver,
and application update experience on Dell client hardware.
Version
4.0
Release Date
November 2020
Priority and recommendations
RECOMMENDED: Dell highly recommends applying this update during your next scheduled update cycle. The update contains
feature enhancements or changes that improve the reliability and availability of your system.
Compatibility
Supported operating systems
Alienware Update application supports the following operating systems:
● Windows 10 (32-bit and 64-bit)
● Windows 8.1 (32-bit and 64-bit)
● Windows 8 (32-bit and 64-bit)
● Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit)
Alienware Update for Windows 10 is supported from Redstone 1 build number 14393.
Platforms affected
● Alienware
NOTE: For more information about the list of the models and systems that are supported by Alienware Update, see dell.com/
support.
What’s new in Alienware Update Version 4.0
Alienware Update provides the following features and enhancements in this release:
● Added support for Windows Declarative Componentized Hardware (DCH) drivers.
● Added the Security Updates option under Selected Updates.
● Added the dock service tag to the Additional Details icon in the system information view.
● Improved user interface experience.
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